Bruce snapped after his side conceded a late penalty at Spurs last weekend - and now the FA has acted

Reprimanded: Bruce has been charged with misconduct after "joke" comment (Photo: Getty)

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Hull City manager Steve Bruce has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for comments he made after watching his side lose 1-0 to Tottenham on Sunday.

Spurs were awarded an 80th minute penalty after Ahmed Elmohamady was adjudged to have handled Jan Vertonghen's cross after the ball deflected onto his arm when closing down the centre.

Immediately after the game Bruce said: "It's a joke decision, we've got men in there that have been robbed. They are desperate to play in the Premier League but they are questioning it because of a joke decision. [Referee Michael Oliver] couldn't wait to give it.

"I shouldn't say this and I might get fined, but would we have got [the decision]? I'm not so sure."

An FA statement read: "It is alleged Bruce's comments called into question the integrity of the match referee, and/or implied that the match referee was motivated by bias; and/or brought the game into disrepute."

The Tigers' boss has until 6pm on Monday November 4 to respond to the charge.

It is not the first time this season that a newly-promoted side's boss has landed himself in hot water over comments about penalties when playing Spurs.

Ian Holloway was furious about a decision to award the Londoners a spot-kick when they beat his Crystal Palace side 1-0 on the opening weekend of the Premier League.

In similar circumstances, Holloway, who has since left Selhurst Park , blasted the award, saying: "It’s going to be a long hard season for me with these people.

"I had this with Blackpool. Certain clubs get fouls and others don’t. I just want a bit of fairness."